Monday, May 19, 2008

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

2 cups (12 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
2 T. butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar

Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in the microwave or over hot water; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water. stir in remaining cup of chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle. Shape dough in 1-inch balls. Roll in confectioner's sugar. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack.

3 1/2 dozen cookies

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